Associate Implementation Manager
Associate Implementation Manager
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$ 125000 - 155000
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Business Unit Overview
BlackRock Aladdin is uniquely positioned to address the industrys risk management portfolio construction and financial technology demands. The various business departments within Aladdin are focused on providing clients with highly scalable portfolio analytics risk management liabilitydriven investing pension solutions regulatory advice and balance sheet strategy.
The Aladdin Wealth Tech team partners with wealth management clients to help them oversee their enterprise risk build better portfolios and enhance their value proposition to clients. This is achieved by leveraging risk analytics powered by Aladdin to equip wealth management clients with model construction capabilities risk monitoring tools and portfolio construction & analytics
The Aladdin Wealth Tech team is responsible for leading the design and deployment of the Aladdin Wealth product for clients. Implementations are high profile initiatives which require team members to have senior level exposure and play an active role in transforming client organizations; a typical implementation is at least as much about implementing business transformation strategies as it is about technology. We help clients achieve challenging strategic objectives which range from streamlining operations to modernizing their overall investment and risk management processes. Aladdins implementation model is unique in that we take full responsibility for the client going live on our solution. This means that we develop a true partnership with our clients that continues well beyond implementation Go Live.
Position Description
We are looking for a candidate to join the Aladdin Wealth Tech team to lead Aladdin Wealth implementations at external clients. This exciting role combines aspects of project management client relationship management technical and risk analytics expertise. This candidate will be responsible for the success of client implementations including effectively managing project teams tracking against key milestones managing project risks and keeping project stakeholders apprised of the project status. They will work closely with clients senior management to gain a full understanding of their business processes and design the desired user journeys and workflows using Aladdin functionality. This candidate will collaborate with several teams across the firm to deliver Aladdin and ensure an outstanding client implementation experience. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in Financial Technology to gain experience working with Wealth Management clients across complex advisory relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead an Aladdin Wealth implementation:
- Lead the daytoday project management of client implementations including creating project plans managing action items and coordinating resources across multiple functional areas.
- Lead client calls and communications as a subject matter expert on the implementation approach and design phase
- Gain an indepth knowledge of Aladdin functionality to ensure clients take full advantage of the suite of Aladdin capabilities.
- Coordinate and assist in Aladdin configuration testing and user training.
- Convey client requirements and feedback to the Product development team to help shape the evolution of Aladdin.
- Present project updates to key stakeholders and senior leaders in project Steering Committees
- Develop a strong working relationship with clients to support the implementation and adoption of Aladdin
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance future implementations. Challenge the status quo.
- Ensure a smooth transition from implementation to ongoing client support teams.
Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess some combination of all the following:
- 35 years of previous work experience in the financial industry preferably for a buyside technology provider
- Education: undergraduate degree (bachelors degree) business or technical discipline preferred
- Demonstrated experience successfully leading strategic technology initiatives within a global organization
- Strong project management and coordination skills
- Strong problem solving/analytical thinking
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly to clients
- The ability to thrive under pressure and enjoy a fastpaced environment as well as set and meet tight deadlines
- Solid understanding of the Wealth Management / Private Banking industry capital markets instruments and market risk. CFA / FRM a strong plus
- Technologically aware to be conversant with clients and visualize opportunities. Technology knowledge is important but a programming skillset is not necessary.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan tuition reimbursement comprehensive healthcare support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRocks hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial wellbeing. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens educations buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment the one we make in our employees. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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